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How to Wear Spanx
Wearing Spanx is a great way to smooth out your body and boost your confidence. With so many options available, however, it can be difficult to figure out what type to buy and how to wear them. By first selecting which type of Spanx you need and finding t...
How to Unlock Bitlocker Encrypted Drive from Command Prompt
Normally, when encrypting a drive with Bitlocker on a Windows computer, you set a password on it and save the recovery key, so that you can unlock the Bitlocker encrypted drive with them. You can double-click on the encrypted drive and then enter the pass...
How to Measure Shortening
Shortening is a common baking ingredient that is used to make a number of delicious frostings, cookies, and pies. While cooking with shortening adds a lot of texture and flavor to your baked goods, it can also leave your kitchen utensils and equipment cov...
How to Find a Sewer Line
Sewer lines transport wastewater from your home to either the city’s main line or to a septic tank on your property. If you’re installing a new sink or toilet, you need to connect it to your home’s sewer line so fresh water doesn’t get contaminated. When...
How to Build Under Stair Storage
If you don’t have a lot of storage in your home and you’re looking for a new place to organize your belongings, keeping items under your stairs is a great way to save space. If you want to have exposed storage, you can easily make boxes to use as shelves...
How to Write a Hook for a Song
A hook is a repeated section or element of a song that grabs the listener’s attention and keeps them engaged in the music. Songs tend to have multiple hooks found in various places, such as in the intro, before the chorus, or right at the ending. If you w...
How to Improve Self Efficacy
Self-efficacy refers to how much you believe in your ability to achieve a desired outcome.[1] X Trustworthy Source PubMed Central Journal archive from the U.S. National Institutes of Health Go to source Improving self-efficacy requires buil...
How to Paint a Face with Acrylics
Many artists enjoy painting portraits with acrylic paint, which is easy to work with and cheaper than oil paint. To paint a face using acrylics, you’ll need a variety of paint colors so you can blend the right skin, eye, and hair color for your portrait....
How to Defrost Cheese
There are 3 ways that you can thaw frozen cheese. The preferred method is to thaw it in your refrigerator over the course of 2 days to let it defrost slowly. This will give the cheese the opportunity to retain some of the moisture in its packaging, giving...
How to Study Anatomy for Art & Drawing
The human body is a difficult subject for even professional artists to illustrate. If you’re getting started in figure drawings—or just trying to hone your skills—learning and drawing anatomy can be a huge asset in making your work more believable. Learn...
How to Fix Christmas Lights That Are Half Out
The joy of decorating for the holidays can be dampened a little by a pesky half string of lights that refuses to glow. While your instinct may be to just toss the whole string and buy a replacement, there are some simple measures you can take to possibly...
How to Clean an Acrylic Bong
It may seem like a hassle to keep your bong clean, but it’s a super important part of having an enjoyable and safe smoke. Leftover water can cause mold to grow, and residual resin can impact the flavor of your next session. Use simple ingredients you alre...
How to Wrap Presents Without Tape
Taking time to wrap a present is a great way to show someone you care. It can be frustrating, though, to start wrapping only to realize that you don’t have any tape on hand. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can wrap a present without using any t...
How to Draw Dotted Chalk Lines
You may have seen videos of lecturers and college professors quickly drawing clean dotted lines on their chalkboards. You may not have known that it's also easy and satisfying for anyone to do. This article will walk you through the simple steps to make s...
How to Wire, Power, and Tap LED Light Strips
LED lights are a great way to add functional lighting or a bit of flair to a space. They’re also super easy to wire. You can connect an LED strip to an adapter and then plug it in to power it. You can also use a wire splicer to tap your LED lights into an...
How to Draw Op Art
The artistic style commonly called “op art” (due to its use of optical illusions) developed during the second half of the 20th century, but it has deep roots in art history.[1] X Research source By utilizing geometry, repetition, and color p...